How to Use heavy-duty in a Sentence

heavy-duty

adjective
  • Take the case of Weaver, the Black sergeant forced to wear the heavy-duty chain.
    — Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
  • It’s made of heavy-duty steel and mounts to the wall to free up storage space on the floor.
    — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • For sure, heavy-duty sports rights are the glue that keep them healthy.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Aug. 2024
  • These rugged and heavy-duty totes are by far the most durable and the best tote bags on the market.
    — Aemilia Madden, harpersbazaar.com, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The heavy-duty soles are strong enough to hold up to mail runs and endless trips up and down the stairs.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 May 2025
  • Thread a sinker slide up the main line, and tie a heavy-duty barrel swivel to the end.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 20 Feb. 2023
  • No need to break out the heavy-duty gear if your hike is more leisurely.
    — Ann Wang, Seventeen, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The rule would cut emissions from heavy-duty trucks as well.
    — Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 28 July 2023
  • The heavy-duty burr grinders are designed to withstand a home next to a hot stove for years.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The heavy-duty burr grinders are designed to withstand a home next to a hot stove for years.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Its poles are made of sturdy, heavy-duty steel and weigh less than 40 pounds.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 14 May 2023
  • The best part of these heavy-duty bikes is that they'll be delivered right to your door.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 21 June 2023
  • These goatskin leather gloves are a match for heavy-duty garden work.
    — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The rules also look to cut emissions from heavy-duty trucks as well.
    — Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Just cover with some heavy-duty foil, stash it on the floorboard or the back seat, and any of these casseroles are good to go.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The heavy-duty iron construction can hold up to 50 pounds.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Its handle is made of bamboo, and its head is made of heavy-duty steel.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The fabric is so heavy-duty but at the same time so delicate.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Aug. 2024
  • However, the phone does get warm in the hand when it’s pushed with those 3D games and other heavy-duty tasks.
    — Barry Collins, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022
  • The high-density foam and heavy-duty coil help to support and align your spine.
    — Medea Giordano, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2024
  • If your feet are extra dry, use heavy-duty creams there.
    — Marty Munson, Men's Health, 22 June 2023
  • The heavy-duty pump aboard the duck was designed to bail water fast enough to counter an artillery shell hit.
    — The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 25 Feb. 2025
  • This spray is more for a quick wipe down of the counter or dinner table, but not the best for heavy-duty cleaning.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Wide tooth comb: $15 Curly, thick hair needs a wide tooth comb like this heavy-duty comb from Pattern.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Choose wall anchors that are heavy-duty enough to support the weight of your artwork.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The new rules from the California Air Resources Board ban the sale of new diesel medium- and heavy-duty trucks by 2036.
    — Claire Hao, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Of course, the heavy-duty design has implications for the phone's size and weight.
    — PCMAG, 21 May 2024
  • Store records show that Dudley purchased a box of heavy-duty trash bags.
    — Natalie Morales, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2023
  • As the scale of the donation drive grew, so did a need for heavy-duty transportation.
    — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Constructed from heavy-duty stainless steel, the Primate is easy to clean and will hold up for years if taken care of.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025

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